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Show r ataiQsKtitittSeiasStia I lf' a- fc 7 3 tsSfcJS- ir U Hill AFB, Utah Vol. 84056-582- 4 55 No. 35, August 31 , 2000 O Photos by Mary Galbraith The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (minus the shuttle) was on base Monday and Tuesday to train firefighters in the event of an emerHill 8 one is of gency. potential emergency landing sites for the plane. The shuttle is carried atop the fuselage and attached to three protruding support struts. INSIDE: ht 16-1- Medal awarded 54 years later Page 2 Voter registration deadline near Page 4 Clubs offer camaraderie Page 5 Mouth guards save teeth Page 8 Shuttle carrier crew trains with firefighters by Mary Galbraith Hilltop Times staft NASA pilots and crew are responsible for safely carrying one of the largest passengers in the airline industry the space shuttle. So how do crewmembers ensure a thousand-pounspace orbiter is fastened before takeoff? They securely use a Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (a modified Boeing 747) with three interior struts that support the shuttles weight. Tb supports protrude from the planes top and the shuttle is secured in those locations after its hoisted above the carrier so it can be transported piggyback style. The National Aeronautics and Space 150-23- 0 d O 419th Fighter Wing HeadsTJp Page A-- C September classes listed Page 10 Administration uses carriers to ferry shuttles between landing and launch sites and as transportation when locations are too distant for ground transport. The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft minus the shuttle was on base Monday and Tuesday to train firefighters in the event of an emergency. Hill is one of 8 potential emergency landing sites for the plane. The training provided base firefighters an opportunity to view the aircraft up close and ask pilots and crew questions directly. If we were incapacitated, they would provide emergency rescue to us, said Henry Taylor, chief flight engineer aboard in-flig- ht 16-1- Family hosts exchange student Page B1 Labor Day Carrier Aircraft. Basically they would have to shut down the engines and shut off the power so they could evacuate us a n fll mstp the aircraft safe. He said when the shuttle returns from space, it often has toxic material on board and cirthe crew must maintain a 1,200-focle around the aircraft, carry air packs and other emergency breathing equipot ment. Senior Master Sgt. Jeff Riechmann is a reservist Individual Mobilization whos been stationed here for a year. Before Hill, he spent 18 years at Edwards AFB, Calif., where the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft is maintained. Because of his experience with the aircraft, he was asked to bring the bases fire department on carrier emergency Aug-ment- ee up-to-spe- ed procedures. The firefighters are expected to know a lot about these different airplanes, but See Shuttle, page 9 Henry Taylor, chief flight engineer for the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, waits at his station in the cockpit of a NASA aircraft. Fiesta begins Hispanic Heritage observance throughout the community with by Marisa Orosco Fiesta 2000 Chairperson Hill Air Force Base will celebrate this years Hispanic Heritage Month Observance with a variety of events that showcase the diversity of at this center and throughout our nation. His-pani- cs Following the theme, Children OurHopeforthe Future, activities will include a fiesta on Sept. 19, a golf tournament on Sept 28 and a luncheon on Oct. 12. All activities are open to all Hill AFB employees and their families. Proceeds from the activities will Sept. 4 the Shuttle benefit the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund at Hill Air Force Base, Once the scholarship fund is established, it will help Hispanics from financial aid for education; and help Hispanics at this center with tuition assistance toward a formal degree. This second annual fiesta will be held at Centennial Park on Sept. 19 from 11 a.m.--2 p.m. Our goal is to have several food booths with a variety of Hispanic cultural cuisine, said John Medina, Hills Hispanic Employment Program Manager. If you like Tex-Mewe will have a booth selling Texas-styl- e brisket including rice, beans, and salad. If you prefer New Mexico style food, we will have a x, booth serving tamales, frijoles, arroz, and salad. Well also intro- duce you to Polaco Tacos, Menudo, authentic Tejano-styl- e Chalupas, and Frito pie. And, for those who may not ready for all of this, we will also have a booth selling home- made ice cream, as well as soft drinks to compliment your meal. Live music will be provided by a DJ and by a band inherited from Kelly AFB. Fiesta tickets are available from committee members and are $5 per person. The Hispanic Heritage Golf Tournament will be played at the Hubbard Golf Course. The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. and format is a four person scramble, blind draw. A variety of prizes and gifts will be available for all that enter the tournament. The cost is $50 per person, which includes green fees, cart, prizes and dinner. All teams must sign up and pay their fees no later than Sept 19. For more tournament informa- tion and registration, contact George Gallegos at Ext. The luncheon will be held at the Officers Club with Orrin Hatch, U.S. Senator and chairman of the U.S. Senate Task Force on Hispanic Affairs, as keynote speaker. The senator will welcome our new workforce from Kelly and McClellan to Utah and recognize the valuable contributions the Hispanic Workforce at this center has given throughout many years, Medina said. Most people in Utah dont realize that the Senator established this task force to address the needs and concerns of the Community by Congress See Fiesta, page 13 His-pan- ic |